Experiences in Preparing the Implementation of the Additional Protocol in Germany

The 13 Non-Nuclear Weapons States in the European Union have concluded with the IAEA a common Additional Protocol to their Safeguards Agreement INFCIRC/193 and are preparing its implementation in their countries. The German Government decided to transfer, as far as possible, the executive responsibility under the Additional Protocol to the European Commission. The necessary legal actions for ratification and implementation of the Additional Protocol had been completed in February 2000. The nuclear fuel cycle in Germany has changed considerably over the years. Many installations are closed-down or converted to non-nuclear activities. Moreover Germany has taken the decision to phase out the electricity production by nuclear energy. Therefore, the preparation of the initial declaration under the Additional Protocol becomes difficult and requires a large effort for both Germany and the European Commission. The activities undertaken so far, the current status and experiences gained in preparing for the implementation will be presented